Applicant cannot have a dishonorable discharge from the Armed
Forces of the United States.

Applicant cannot have been convicted of any felony, or of a
misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement. Any person who,
after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is
found guilty of a felony, or of a misdemeanor involving perjury
or a false statement, shall not be eligible for employment or
appointment as an officer, not-withstanding suspension of sentence
or withholding of adjudication.

Applicant will be required to provide birth certificate, high
school diploma or equivalent, valid Florida Driver's License,
Social Security Card, Military Form DD214 (if applicable), college
transcript or other proof of degree (if applicable), and proof
of medical insurance.

Applicant must have a physical examination prior to program
entry. Forms for this purpose are part of the application packet
available in the Criminal justice Institute Office.

Students will be admitted into the Academy in the following
order of priority.

Applicants who are employed by any agency which is a member
of the C.J.I. Advisory Board.

Applicants who are employed by any other agency in the state.

Applicants who are sponsored by any agency.

Valencia AA/AS students or US Military Veterans.

All other qualified pre-service applicants.

Upon completion of the Academy, each student will be required
to take and pass a state examination prior to being certified
in the State of Florida. This exam consists of five sections,
which requires a passing score of 80%.

Valencia College provides equal opportunity for educational opportunities and employment to all. Contact the
Office of Organizational Development and Human Resources for information.Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the appropriate office by phone or in writing.